18 results
Peripheral Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework for Lower Extremity Edema

Edema occurs when any of the following
Peripheral Edema - Differential ... syndrome type 1 (reflex ... sympathetic dystrophy ... insufficiency • Medications ... Peripheral #Edema #differential
Chaddock's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Chaddock's sign is present when stroking of the lateral
Chaddock's Sign ... Equivalent Chaddock's sign ... stroking of the lateral ... #Chaddocks #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
Chaddock's Sign on Physical Exam - Babinski Equivalent
Chaddock's sign is present when stroking of the lateral
Chaddock's Sign ... Equivalent Chaddock's sign ... stroking of the lateral ... #Chaddocks #Reflex ... #Sign #PhysicalExam
Causes of Dysarthria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Lower Motor Neuron - Slow, Low Volume, Breathy Speech, Tongue
of Dysarthria - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm Lower ... Gravis • Muscular Dystrophy ... , harsh voice, Positive ... hyperactive gag reflex
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Summary
ALS: combination of the clinical examination finding of amyotrophy with the pathologic
of UMN and LMN signs ... Increased Jaw Jerk reflex ... of UMN and LMN signs ... both UMN and LMN signs ... EMG: LMN Signs in
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
consciousness Differential ... dysfunction to the bilateral ... previous gaze position ... previous gaze position ... • Examine for signs
Meralgia paresthetica: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Compression/injury of Lateral Femoral Cutaneous Nerve (LFCN) -> Meralgia paresthetica
 •
Compression/injury of Lateral ... must be absent: lower ... gait, strength, reflexes ... pathophysiology #differential ... #diagnosis #signs
Bradycardia
1) First Steps: IV, O2, Monitors, ECG, Pads on patient, Crash Cart in room. Is patient
worsening brady, Signs ... Pads in AP position ... sedative & pain medication ... Patients DIE: Drugs ... bradycardia #diagnosis #differential
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
life-threatening Differential ... syndrome - Myotonic dystrophy ... test - Cogan sign ... - Peek sign ... precipitated by: Drugs
Rare Causes of Abdominal Pain
 • Hereditary Angioneurotic Edema - Recurrent visceral that may by swelling
precipitated by medications ... knee-to-chest position ... purpura of the lower ... Carnett's sign ... Abdominal #Pain #differential